In a world obsessed with productivity and packed summer calendars, it’s easy to forget the value of slowing down. A recent essay from Oslo reminds us that boredom isn’t a nuisance but a powerful catalyst for creativity and reflection. Whether sitting quietly[...]
The Minimalists—Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, and newcomer T.K. Coleman—are returning to Fargo for TEDxFargo 2025, eight years after their memorable talk captivated local audiences. This time, they’re tackling digital clutter, sharing insights from a year without social media in their talk,[...]
I wonder what the other grocery shoppers were thinking as I parked my cart and intently studied food packages the other day. I pulled my phone from my purse and browsed the Internet, looking for information from food companies to learn about[...]
The headlines never stop. Wars abroad, policy shifts at home, market jitters everywhere—keeping up can feel like drinking from a firehose. And yet, leaders can’t afford to tune out. The challenge isn’t whether to stay informed—it’s how. Treat your news consumption like[...]
Some days it feels like the world is falling apart—war, disaster, division—and the urge to look away is real. But many of us keep scrolling, searching for answers, for meaning, or simply to feel less helpless. The cost? It can be high.[...]
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There’s no “undo” button for a deepfake — and no easy legal path to stop one either. That’s why Denmark is rewriting its copyright laws, giving citizens the right to own their digital likeness — voice, face, body and all. It’s a[...]
Do you know what the two most common tomato problems are? Many gardeners assume that diseases or insects cause the most common problems. However, after a dozen years working for North Dakota State University Extension, that has not been my experience. Year[...]
“We used to eat sherbet out of toilet paper tubes,” someone commented on social media recently. I chuckled at the memory. Of course, we didn’t actually eat from toilet paper tubes, but the waxed, tubular packaging made it easy to push up[...]
What happens when you quit TikTok—not just for a weekend, but for good? One Gen Z writer did exactly that and found more than extra hours in the day. They rediscovered long-form stories, watched full movies without grabbing a second screen, and[...]